From painful chemical peels to extreme facials, there’s no shortage of beauty treatments that claim to combat breakouts. And when you’re dealing with an unexpected blemishes it’s easy to contemplate drastic measures. But before you book an appointment with your dermatologist or take matters into your own hands (literally), try these at-home tricks to calm your complexion: 

• Guest blogger Belle swear’s by this old fashioned drawing salve— a black, gel-like ointment that heals pimples by pulling oil and impurities from the skin.  
  
  
• A solid pimple prevention plan is half the battle. Keep zits at bay before they start with our handy acne guide, which calls out the most common skin-irritating culprits.

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We spend inordinate amounts of time obsessing over our skin. But we’re always in need of some more expert help. This week, we’re lucky enough to have Dermalogica’s director of global education, Annet King, on hand to explain all things skin to us—and to relay her great tips to you.

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Question: How can you prevent and treat cystic acne?

Answer: First, it’s important to know you can’t truly prevent cystic acne. It’s a genetic predisposition and needs to be treated with oral or topical medication prescribed by a dermatologist to truly see improvements.

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